| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a steroid compound of the formula: <CHEM> which because of its enhanced activity compared with its parent compound trilostane is particularly suitable for use in a method of treatment of the human or animal body by therapy, and especially in therapy to modulate or inhibit adrenal steroidogenesis. The compound may be presented in various forms and is prepared by a process which comprises opening the isoxazole ring of a compound of the formula: <CHEM> in particular by treatment with a strong base.</p> |
